Inventories (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories
Interest credits and advertising assistance	$ 43.7	$ 39.7	$ 34.1

Floor plan interest credits and advertising assistance received from vendors, which reduce the cost of sales.

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